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Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts.

It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for these states?

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:14:00 UTC.

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  1. Police detain dozens at an Istanbul courthouse protest over LGBTQ+ crackdown

  2. Why do authoritarian regimes target the LGBTQ+ community?

  3. Houthis seize Red Sea islands, attack Saudi targets

  4. Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones

  5. Criticism of LGBTQ+ raids in Turkey is growing

  6. Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents

  7. Turkey expands arrests after LGBTQ+ crackdown

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